THE University of Guyana (UG) will be hosting a series of actions in support of Guyana’s security personnel and in solidarity with the national and international calls for peace and respect for international law.
In a press release issued on Friday, the university said that it is quickly producing, “Prepare Rather Than Fear- Venezuela’s Illegal Claim and Its Possible Effects” – its very successful first “Turkeyen and Tain Talks” series since COVID.
The event will be held on November 6 at 16:45 hrs at the Savannah Suite of the Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown Guyana.
According to the university, the 5-person panel will speak on historical treaties, international cases, migration, xenophobia, and Latin populations in Guyana and internal safety.
The event is free and open to the public on a first-come first-served basis. It will also be streamed live to the university’s Facebook page for those who cannot attend in-person.
Additionally, UG said it is about to retool some of the modules in teaching history for teachers and in its Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in history to include a sharper focus on territorial matters going forward.
In its press release, the university also disclosed that it is encouraging its graduates and persons attending its seven graduation ceremonies from November 9 to 18, to wear ribbons in the colours of the flag of Guyana.
It is also calling for respect and support for Guyana’s men and women in uniform
who are the first responders and protectors in all matters of national safety and security- from civilian skirmishes, and national emergencies such as floods to military matters such as protecting our borders and repelling other illegal activity in the country.
The university related that, in a statement made on November 1, 2023, at the Live to Influence Conference held in Georgetown Guyana, Vice-Chancellor Professor Paloma Mohamed Martin, projected the university’s call for an end to disparaging remarks and abusive comments about Guyana’s combat readiness and personnel, many of whom are UG alumnus and present students.
She said: “We may not have the best in the world, but we have the bravest and really, we cannot expect to heap abuses upon the same people we expect to protect us. We must, in this time, assist them in their work and help bridge the gaps that may exist in their operations. Every citizen has to take on the mindset of a defender. We must replace vengeance with vigilance and prepare rather than fear.”
The university said that these immediate responses to the emerging situation are in addition to research and policy briefs already produced over the years by various departments in the institution.
UG celebrates 60 years this year and its upcoming diamond anniversary graduation ceremonies will put 3,500 graduates into the local and international workforce. Several other special events will mark the occasion during the celebrations.
The public can view the graduation ceremonies live on local and international
media and on UG’s Facebook pages, the press release said.
